Hiring, Human Resources, Indonesia

29 May 2025

Why Age Discrimination in Indonesian Job Ads Won’t End

Indonesia’s 2025 circular banning age limits in job ads is a symbolic step forward. But without legal force or structural…

Leigh McKiernon

Culture, Indonesia

26 May 2025

Indonesian Business Culture: Execution Matters More Than Ever

Indonesian business culture is rich with vision, but delivery often falls short. This article explores the growing need to shift…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Education, Indonesia

25 May 2025

Can Higher Teacher Pay in Indonesia Transform Its Future?

What would it take to raise teacher salaries in Indonesia to Rp 25 million per month? This article explores the…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Careers, Economy, Indonesia, Startups

23 May 2025

Gojek Grab Driver Protest Signals Gig Economy Crisis

The Gojek Grab driver protest 2025 reveals cracks in the foundation of Indonesia’s gig economy. From opaque algorithms to shrinking…

Leigh McKiernon

Economy, Indonesia

20 May 2025

What Indonesia Trade Policy Signals About Its Global Future

Ranked last in the Trade Barrier Index, Indonesia’s trade policy reflects protectionist priorities that conflict with its stated goal of…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers

16 May 2025

What It Really Means to Quit Without a New Job

Leaving a job without another offer in hand challenges traditional career norms. This article explores the social stigma, hiring biases,…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Future of Work, Human Resources

14 May 2025

AI and the Future of Work: What’s Really Changing?

AI is changing work, but not in the way most headlines suggest. This article explores how AI is shaping tasks,…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers

11 May 2025

Lying in Interviews: How Dishonesty Became a Hiring Strategy

Lying in interviews is now a systemic feature of modern hiring, not a bug. Both candidates and employers bend the…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Human Resources, Management

09 May 2025

The Truth About The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

Though presented as a developmental tool, the performance improvement plan often operates as a legal and managerial tactic to push…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers

07 May 2025

Why Thought Leadership Is Losing Credibility Online in 2025

Thought leadership has become a performance. As professionals chase trends over expertise, true expert perspectives are lost, and personal branding…

Leigh McKiernon